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Drowning of Joseph Merry
« on: Friday 02 December 05 20:02 UTC (UK) »
I am trying to findout more about the drowning of Joseph Merry who was an Inland Revenue Officer (Excise) in 1861. I have his death entry from Parish of Bothkennar which states that he was drowned in September 1861 it supposed on 23rd between 6-7pm. His body was not washed up until 30 November 1861 on the shore of the River Carron.

Joseph was born in 1828 Yorkshire, England and was married with two young daughters. I have found the family in the 1861 census living at what looks like Sunnyside, Carriden.

Any suggestions on how I can find out any more about the event from local papers or other records like burial etc. Any suggestion appreciated.

Thanks

June
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Re: Drowning of Joseph Merry
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 19 January 06 22:50 UTC (UK) »
You could try the Falkirk Herald or Falkirk Library's archives.  www.falkirktoday.co.uk is the Herald's site and you can email them through it.   They started in 1845 so they should have some kind of archive, I would hope!
http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/commservices/library_svcs/pages/falkirk.htm is the library contact information.   Smiley
HTH!
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Re: Drowning of Joseph Merry
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 21 January 06 09:36 UTC (UK) »
Hi Ang

I will contact them. Thank you for the advice it is much appreciated. I really would like to know the details of why Joseph drowned.

Thanks again

June
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